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NY A04418
Bill
Status
2/3/2011
Primary Sponsor
Peter Rivera
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AI Summary
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Establishes a Task Force on Quality Workers Care within the Department of Mental Hygiene to study and make recommendations regarding workers in licensed, certified, or operated programs and facilities
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Task force shall examine employment qualifications, education and training requirements, staffing needs, compensation and benefits, continuing education programs, whistleblower protections, and other relevant subjects
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Task force shall be composed of seven state commissioners, the Civil Service Commission president, a representative from the Commission on Quality of Care, four patient advocates and guardians, two provider agency representatives, and five gubernatorial appointees (three recommended by labor organizations)
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Task force shall meet at least four times per year, chaired by the Commissioner of Mental Health, with members receiving no salary but reimbursement for expenses
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Task force shall submit a report on its findings to the Governor, Senate President, and Assembly Speaker by December 1, 2012; act takes effect 90 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Establishes a quality workers care task force; establishes who shall comprise such task force and its powers and duties; establishes such task force shall prepare a report on its findings.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
9/4/2012